Community Corner

Morning Briefing: July 27

Your daily digest for Downers Grove.

Another hot one

Tuesday breezes and manageable temps will be a pleasant memory as the high temperature hits 90 and heat index values register 97 degrees today. The National Weather Service also predicts a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Also look for south southeast winds between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. 

ZBA meets tonight

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The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a front yard setback variance for a Belden Avenue property at tonight's meeting, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave.

Nanny McPhee Returns...to the Tivoli

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The Tivoli Theatre's Wednesday Morning Movie Series continues with Nanny McPhee Returns for just $1. Doors open at 9 a.m. to allow kids to meet some of their favorite characters before showtime. The presentation is sponsored by Coca-Cola Classic, Chicago Parent, the Naperville Sun and the Tivoli Bowl.

DuPage County Fair opens today

The 2011 DuPage County Fair opens today at the county fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Road in Wheaton. Among the events scheduled are sheep shearing, pig racing, and an exotic animal show. Spirits of DuPage, a beer and wine tasting fundraiser will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are required.


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